1999 İzmit earthquake
The 1999 İzmit earthquake was an approximately 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck northwestern Turkey on August 17, 1999. It happened at around 3:01 am local time. The event lasted for 37 seconds, killing 15,135 people and leaving approximately half a million people homeless. The epicenter was in İzmit, which was heavily damaged and where most of the deaths and injuries occurred.
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| Collapsed buildings in İzmit after the 1999 earthquake | |
| Date | {{{date}}} |
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| Duration | 37 seconds |
| Magnitude | 7.6 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter location | 40°49′N 29°59′E / 40.81°N 29.98°ECoordinates: 40°49′N 29°59′E / 40.81°N 29.98°E |
| Type | Strike-slip |
| Countries or regions affected | {{{countries affected}}} |
| Max. intensity | IX (Violent) |
| Tsunami | Lua error in Module:Convert at line 1850: attempt to index local 'en_value' (a nil value). |
| Casualties | 17,118–17,127 dead 43,953–50,000 injured |
After the earthquake, international support came to the area including former United States President Bill Clinton who visited the people who had been affected from the quake in Adapazarı. The quake also caused damage and the deaths of hundreds of people in Istanbul.[1]
1999 İzmit Earthquake Media
An interferogram image of the rupture caused by the earthquake
The waveform showing the peak ground acceleration recorded by a station in Ambarlı, Avcılar district, Istanbul
USGS ShakeMap showing the intensity of the event
Collapsed buildings in Gölcük
The Tüpraş refinery, where the fire occurred
Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency established in order to prepare for future events.
A team of Korean volunteers and locals helping with rescue operations
Reddingshond in actie tijdens de aardbeving in Turkije augustus 1999.
Flooded Kavaklı Beach in Gölcük
Tsunami wave causing minor surge
References
- ↑ "İzmit earthquake of 1999 | Turkey". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-08-13.
